How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe?

NHTSA lists 22 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2015 Santa Fe, which is 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this transmission and powertrain issue.

At what mileage do 2015 Santa Fe transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 106,000 miles.

Did the 2015 Santa Fe transmission issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Santa Fe shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 22 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, 9% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 106,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 22; 9% of 254
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 106,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report a hard shifting noise and vibration when shifting into reverse on an incline.
Some describe the vehicle surging or lunging forward at highway speed without pressing the gas pedal.
Others report a loud bang followed by a delayed or hard shift into gear when accelerating.
One owner reported the torque converter and drivetrain making noise and the vehicle stopping running after a momentary loss of power recurred over time.
Metal shavings were found in the transmission during a repair, according to one owner.

When 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 28, 2016, latest May 9, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to May 2026; peak Oct 2022 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Santa Fe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010109 (42%)
201121 (12%)
201224 (7%)
201352 (9%)
201436 (7%)
201522 (9%)
201621 (9%)
2017163 (17%)
201810 (9%)
201935 (18%)
202026 (12%)
202150 (30%)
202257 (29%)
202344 (21%)
202442 (28%)
202521 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe?: NHTSA lists 22 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2015 Santa Fe, which is 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this transmission and powertrain issue.
At what mileage do 2015 Santa Fe transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 106,000 miles.
Did the 2015 Santa Fe transmission issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Santa Fe shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.